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Smoking in India is about to get significantly more expensive.
Starting February 1, 2026, the Indian government is changing how cigarettes are taxed. Instead of brand-based pricing, cigarettes will now be taxed based on their length — meaning longer and premium cigarettes face the biggest price hikes.
This move aims to reduce smoking rates, especially among young people, and tackle the 1.35 million tobacco-related deaths recorded every year in India #CigaretteTax #IndiaNews #SmokingCosts #UnionBudget2026 #PublicHealth #BreakingNews #TobaccoTax #HealthAwareness #IndiaExplained
#MoneyMatters Smoking in India is about to get significantly more expensive.
Starting February 1, 2026, the Indian government is changing how cigarettes are taxed. Instead of brand-based pricing, cigarettes will now be taxed based on their length — meaning longer and premium cigarettes face the biggest price hikes.
This move aims to reduce smoking rates, especially among young people, and tackle the 1.35 million tobacco-related deaths recorded every year in India #CigaretteTax #IndiaNews #SmokingCosts #UnionBudget2026 #PublicHealth #BreakingNews #TobaccoTax #HealthAwareness #IndiaExplained
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